Hey all,
So I have decided to begin a new series called “three things”. It is a list of 3 things to read or watch or listen to in either english or french. There might be overlap on the topics, but I will try not to have the exact same information in two languages. So they are 6 things total that are distinct one from the other. If you are bilingual then you get 6 things! If not, you can still enjoy 3 things. And perhaps sometimes I will throw in something like a music video that a speaker of any language can enjoy. I am not sure how often I will post these. Maybe weekly, maybe monthly. My criteria for picking these 3 things is that it either has to be something relevant to my life as an American expat in France, and/or it is something about France or French culture that interests me, basically whatever I find interesting and relevant. I hope you enjoy following along with me at home.
xo Clare

a. “The security measures are part of a wider €300 million renovation plan to modernize the site over the next 15 years. The plan also involves a complete reorganisation of foot traffic around the tower, a series of maintenance works, and an improved visiting experience including a reduction in time spent in queues.”

a. “American border agents have the legal authority to conduct searches at the United States border that a police officer on the street wouldn’t. Laws created that allow agents to search bags without a judge’s approval, for purposes of immigration or security compliance, have been extended to digital devices.”

b. “Can agents force you to unlock your phone or laptop? No. But they can ask you to comply voluntarily and make the experience rather uncomfortable if you resist. Travelers must decide how much trouble they’re willing to put up with. You may end up losing your device, since agents could seize the device for weeks before it is returned. They could also copy the data.”

c. “What can you do to prepare? Travel with the least amount of data you need. […] Ms. Cope said people should power down their devices before getting to the airport, and encrypt the data they travel with. (Wired has a guide to the technical aspects of keeping your data safe.)”

d. Know your rights. You have the right to privacy… until you don’t. And this article is talking about US citizens in addition to visitors to the US or legal residents.